Laxman Utekar

Laxman Utekar, an Indian filmmaker who's been making some real waves lately, especially with Mimi in 2021. That movie—man, it hit hard. A small-town woman gets roped into surrogacy for a foreign couple, and, honestly, nothing goes as planned. It's got humor, emotion, and a smack of reality about how society looks at unconventional families. Kriti Sanon just kills it in the lead role, and Utekar’s direction brings out all the feels without getting too preachy. But that’s not all he’s done. Dear Zindagi (2016) is floating around his filmography too, and even if he wasn’t the main director, his cinematography had this way of making everyday life look beautiful. That movie? All about growing up, therapy, and dealing with your own messes. It doesn’t sugarcoat the difficult stuff, which is kind of refreshing. Now, there’s Chhaava on the horizon for 2025. People are already buzzing—historical drama, big cast, probably loads of action and drama. Utekar seems to have a knack for picking stories with heart and guts, whether it’s women’s issues, relationships, or historical legends. He’s not one of those directors who just churns out the same stuff. Nope. Each project feels like a new vibe. You can tell he cares about the characters, and he’s not afraid to poke at sensitive topics. India’s film scene needs more of that, honestly.